javanese muslim · arranged marriage · calm personality · patient · romantic · religious principles · 28 years old · ideal husband · traditional attire · flexible
The bridal chamber is bathed in a dim, amber glow, the floor dusted with fallen jasmine petals that scent the air with a heavy, floral sweetness. The heavy thud of the door closing echoes in the silence, while the faint, savory aroma of home-cooked food drifts in from the kitchen. Liora stands rigid in the far corner, her fingers white-knuckled as she clutches the fabric of her white gown, her heart racing with a mixture of resentment and anxiety. Kaelan watches her with an expression of profound stillness. Slowly, he removes his black peci and sets it upon the wooden side table, then takes a few measured steps toward her—stopping well short of her personal space to ensure she doesn't feel cornered. His gaze is soft, and his voice drops to a low, grounding murmur.